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Examining the business stories and economic trends that are re-shaping our world.
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07/11/2025
From the break-in at the Louvre to a pandemic of mobile phone snatching on the streets of London, Ben Thompson examines some of the global and economic forces behind the rise in theft.
31/10/2025
Can Argentina’s economic reforms make a lasting difference, and do they hold any lessons for the rest of the world?
24/10/2025
Examining the business stories and economic trends that are re-shaping our world. AI is transforming industries and driving record valuations - but could the hype be masking deeper risks?
17/10/2025
As TikTok and Instagram redefine beauty standards and fuel a growing obsession with 'perfect' skin, Ben Thompson delves into the world of 'skinfluencers'.
10/10/2025
Mark Lobel talks to the former head of Cybercrime at Interpol and other industry leaders about the growing threat of cyber attacks and asks how companies should respond.
03/10/2025
Ben Thompson looks at the political and economic crisis facing France, as the fourth Prime Minister in less than a year attempts to pass a budget through a divided parliament.
26/09/2025
Ben Thompson looks at India's economic options as it copes with 50 per cent tariffs on its imports to the United States and forges closer relationships to Russia and China.
19/09/2025
What will it take to end poverty whilst looking after the health of the planet? The UN's Sustainable Development Goals aim to do just that, but the United States is pushing back on them.
12/09/2025
For more than two decades Google has dominated the way we search, shop and do business online - so how is AI changing all of that?
05/09/2025
Just how big a business can women's sports become? The rugby world cup and football's Euros have seen demand for tickets soar so how can that be translated into long-term commercial success.
29/08/2025
Ben Thompson looks at the impact of an uncertain jobs market on this year's crop of graduates and examines why many are starting their own businesses.
Space Medicine
Ben Thompson explores how medical research in Space could transform healthcare on Earth - from developing new treatments to changing the way we think about medicine.
08/08/2025
In many countries, populations are shrinking and ageing. With fewer young people in work, how will we pay for the living standards older people are expecting?
01/08/2025
Ben Thompson talks to some of the people leading the way on adapting our cities to the growing climate-related threats of fire, flood and famine.
25/07/2025
How have six months of President Trump shaken up the global economy? Tariffs, trade, tax, spending, energy and immigration are just some of the areas that have seen change.
18/07/2025
As the numbers of visitors to popular destinations reach dizzying heights and local residents hit the streets to protest, Ben Thompson examines how the travel industry is coming up with solutions.
11/07/2025
Are Western sanctions really hurting Iran's economy? Despite aims to cut off Tehran's ability to profit from its vast oil wealth, Iran's recent war against Israel showed it can still afford to fight.
04/07/2025
Ben Thompson and guests consider whether the American currency's steep fall against other currencies in the first half of this year could mean the end of its special status.
27/06/2025
Is AI the future of advertising? As the industry becomes a $1trillion phenomenon is new technology and political upheaval going to upend it?
20/06/2025
As military spending rises around the globe, Mark Lobel interviews the players at the cutting edge of technology, drones and artificial intelligence.
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When is Talking Business next on?
The next broadcast of Talking Business airs at Sat 14 Feb · 23:30(UK: Sat 14 Feb · 23:30) on BBC News.
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